And while Wilkins says he would be delighted to see the 27-year-old at Stamford Bridge, he believes it wouldn't be to as good a club.

“It shouldn’t end this way, it’s getting horrible,” he told talkSPORT. “I’ve said it in the past and I’ll say it again. Once you leave Manchester United there’s only one way you’re going.

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“Man United are in the top three biggest clubs on the planet, therefore they will always buy and buy and buy because they always want to be successful.

“If you want to win things then there’s no better club to be at than Manchester United.

“So what if you’ve got a bit of competition with Robin van Persie, it’s healthy. He should stand up to the plate and show these people what he's made of. He’s got so much wonderful football left in him."